In 2018, prog rock fans can climb on board a P&O ferry and sail away to the Netherlands on a two-day cruise featuring some of the best live music the prog world has to offer.

From March 2 to March 4, VMS Live and P&O Ferries will be hosting the inaugural journey of HMS Prog.

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A spokeswoman for the mini cruise said: “Providing two days of the best that the Prog World has to offer, guests will be entertained by some of the finest progressive artists out there with their unique sets.

“Very special guests will be Geoff Downes (who will be appearing on both legs of the cruise), playing live as well as hosting a Q&A Session (no doubt there’ll be lots of juicy stories!).

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"As well as Geoff Downes, there’ll be guest appearances and exhibitions by legends such as artist Roger Dean and Prog Magazine Editor Jerry Ewing.”

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As well as live music, the ferry will be showing classic film footage of Prog Greats in the onboard cinema, including a special feature on the late John Wetton, as well as a collectors’ fair and merchandise.

A day time gig will also be taking place in Amsterdam on the Saturday.